Al Sherman

Al Sherman

Avrum Sherman (September 7, 1897 – September 16, 1973), pen name Al Sherman, was a Russian-American songwriter and composer active during the Tin Pan Alley era in American music history. Some of his most recognizable song titles include: "You Gotta Be a Football Hero," "Now's the Time to Fall in Love" and "Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)." Sherman is one link in a long chain of family members who were musical. Most notably, his sons, Robert and Richard (referred to popularly as the Sherman Brothers) were to join the ranks of America's most highly regarded songwriters. Pairing up and mentoring the Sherman Brothers team has often been referred to as Al Sherman's greatest songwriting achievement.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 7, 1897 (Kiev), Died September 16, 1973 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist, trombone

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 226-250 of 450 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	148174	10-in.	4/4/1929	Old fashioned lady	Irving Kaufman ; Perley Stevens and his Orchestra [Selvin's Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	W148524	10-in.	5/14/1929	Dream mother	Andy Sannella All Star Trio	Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	148629	10-in.	5/27/1929	Am I a passing fancy (Or am I the one in your dreams)?	Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] ; Robert Wood	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	W148665	10-in.	6/7/1929	Am I a passing fancy (Or am I the one in your dreams)?	Pete Woolery	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	songwriter
Columbia	W148739	10-in.	7/9/1929	He's so unusual	The Mystery Girl	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Columbia	W148865	10-in.	8/12/1929	Song of Siberia	The Knickerbockers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	[W]149195	10-in.	10/28/1929	He's so unusual	Patsy Young	Female vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	W149429	10-in.	11/15/1929	He's so unusual	Fred Rich Orchestra ; The Rollickers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet	songwriter
Columbia	[W]149716	10-in.	12/12/1929	The more I'm in love with you	Phil Spitalny Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	W149824	10-in.	3/22/1930	Livin' in the sunlight, lovin' in the moonlight	Paul Whiteman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	[W]149996	10-in.	2/19/1930	Promises	Frank Auburn and his Orchestra [Lloyd Keating and his Music] ; Jack Lord	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	150038	10-in.	2/27/1930	Sweetheart	Jim Andrews ; The Harmonians [California Ramblers]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	[W]150074	10-in.	3/10/1930	Once again before we part	Hotel Pennsylvania Music [Lloyd Keating and his Music] ; Three Jacks	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	composer
Columbia	[W]150169	10-in.	4/4/1930	You showed me the way	Bill Coty ; Hotel Pennsylvania Music [Lloyd Keating and his Music]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Columbia	[W]150171	10-in.	4/4/1930	Livin' in the sunlight, lovin' in the moonlight	Hotel Pennsylvania Music [Lloyd Keating and his Music]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	[W]150509	10-in.	4/29/1930	My heart belongs to the girl who belongs to somebody else	Lloyd Keating and his Music	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	W150546	10-in.	5/27/1930	Promises	Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble	songwriter
Columbia	W150645	10-in.	7/10/1930	I wonder how it feels to be head over heels in love	Paul Specht Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	songwriter
Columbia	W150665	10-in.	7/24/1930	My heart belongs to the girl who belongs to somebody else	Art Gillham	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Columbia	W150901	10-in.	10/24/1930	Wedding bells are ringing for Sally (But not for Sally and me)	The Cavaliers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	W150992	10-in.	12/2/1930	(Five-six-seven-eight) Nine little miles from Ten-Ten-Tennessee	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	W151108	10-in.	12/11/1930	Fraternity medley	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Columbia	W151285	10-in.	2/6/1931	Ninety-nine out of a hundred wanna be loved	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra ; Helen Rowland	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	composer
Columbia	[W]151328	10-in.	2/18/1931	Got the bench, got the park (But I haven't got you)	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	W151348	10-in.	2/25/1931	Got the bench, got the park (But I haven't got you)	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter

(Results 226-250 of 450 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sherman, Al," accessed May 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112081.

Sherman, Al. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112081.

"Sherman, Al." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 May 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112081

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LCNAR: Sherman, Al, 1897-1973 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2003025564

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